Chapter 7

Aftermath

Disclaimer: At some point, I might do a fastforward. I just don't know when. Also, how about that season 4 of Lucifer!?


Several Hours Later At The Smallville Medical Center

The tension and worry in the waiting room at the Smallville Medical Center was high as Clark, along with his friends and family waited anxiously for any news about little RJ. Lex was pissed as can be over this and wished like crazy he could do something to Westcott for hurting his Nephew. He had also outright told the elder Kents he was going to pay for anything related to this visit to the hospital for RJ and wasn't going to take no for an answer. Clark even backed it, saying it was his decision since it was his son and the elder Kents didn't argue on it. Granted, they were in no state of mind as it is to even do so considering how damned worried they were about their grandson. Joseph, along with what basically amounted to the Tribe's Medicine Man, had also shown up in support.

The Medicine Man was even doing a soft chant for RJ's health and the Bakers, when they finally showed up, had just seemed skeptical of the man but kept quiet. Of course, Clark's steely gaze on them was a factor in that since they hadn't bothered to show up until two hours into the waiting time. Their arrival had told Chloe and Lana all they needed to know on just who RJ's mother was and the Brunette wasn't entirely sure how to feel about that. But chose to deal with that later as she kept a worried eye on Clark's incredibly tense self. Which didn't exactly block out the low mutterings from Lois about the ways she'd torture Tim if the Sheriff hadn't put him down. And considering she's the daughter of a General, she hadn't ran out of creative forms of torture just yet.

Something the Brunette wasn't entirely sure if she should be surprised by or freaked out over. Chloe however, had been stewing in her feelings over the whole affair. Feelings such as horror over what had happened with a baby, anger that it had happened, and then hurt and jealousy. The last two being because of feelings for Clark that were staying with her no matter what. She was jealous that it was some other girl who got to him first and hurt because it hadn't been with her. Along with hurt for the fact he hadn't told her about his son and wondered just who else knew. Clearly Lois had known but for how long? It hurt her she had known before she did! She should have known long before now, damnit! But now sadly wasn't the time for asking questions, not when Chloe had a pretty good feeling it would just make Clark want to tear her head off for it.

And that was the last thing she wanted to deal with right now. Jason was honestly surprised Clark of all people had been so irresponsible. As he just didn't seem the type at all! But life liked to surprise and he could only imagine how Lana was thinking and feeling. As he knew damned well his girlfriend still felt pretty strongly about Clark. For it didn't take a genius to realize or see certain things even if both claimed otherwise. But with the fact Kent had a kid now, he doubted more would ever happen again between his girl and Clark and it suited him just fine. Lana's his, even with a rocky moment or two and there was just no way she'd want a guy who's saddled with a kid. The sight of a doctor making his way to the group instantly had them all on their feet. "How's my son?"

At first, the doctor was hesitant to say anything with so many people around and Clark could easily see it and it annoyed him. "These are my friends and family, doctor, they can know. Now tell me." He demanded strongly.

The act actually making the doctor slightly nervous! "I uhh…" Started the man before clearing his throat.

"We managed to clean out the sand that had gotten into his lungs but I am afraid it caused some damage. Meaning that unfortunately, he'll be forced to rely on a breathing machine until his lungs have fully healed. Further more, its most likely he'll be requiring the need of an inhaler as he ages."

The group, especially Clark, was stunned by this. The young father stumbled back in his shock and almost fell if it hadn't of been for Jonathan and Jason catching him in time. "Whatever he needs, I'll cover it." Lex informed the doctor firmly.

"Can I see him?" Clark asked weakly.

A nod came from the doctor. "Yes, you and two others."

"We'll go." Declared Jonathan with Martha agreeing with a nod of her own.

Not in the mood to argue, Clark said nothing as they followed the doctor to the baby unit. Where RJ was in a special bed and hooked up to a breathing machine. A sight that horrified Clark, made Martha's eyes well up in tears, and for Jonathan to swallow a lump in his throat. The trio of Kents hugged one as one with Clark in the middle, their sobs easily heard in the room. "We'll make it through this, son. RJ's a Kent and he's gonna be just fine." Murmured Jonathan softly.

God, I hope so, dad, I really do.


Author's Notes: For those who might have been worried I would kill off RJ, don't worry, I'm not DC or some drama quota needing hack. I was going to include a scene in this chapter between Clark and Jason but considering the way things were going, I felt it wouldn't be right to have in this chapter.